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Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner M.S.

Description:

Indiana State University offers the master of science (M.S.) in nursing with a family nurse practitioner concentration for students who are interested in advancing their education or careers in the health and human services profession.

The master of science is a 48-51 credit program that varies in length depending on the culminating experience course selected at the conclusion of the program.

All courses are offered online. On-campus visits are not required.

The program can be completed in 2-2½ years with full-time study. Students also have the option of part study; however students are required to complete the program in 3-5 years.

Graduates of this program are qualified specialists having the expertise to utilize a comprehensive approach to meet diversified and holistic health needs. Knowledge and skills attained through this program include an emphasis in the following areas:

In applying these skills, instructors encourage students to be innovative and evidence-based in their approach to
nursing to support the delivery of high-quality and safe patient care.

As leaders in nursing education, research, and community engagement, ISU faculty have a collective vision to nurture innovation
as we chart our path for the future. Our primary goal is to support our students in becoming an integral part of our
learning community to address society's need for caring, knowledgeable, and scientifically well-prepared, nurse professionals.
By building upon and expanding our students' knowledge and skills as professional registered nurses, the family nurse practitioner
concentration prepares graduates to meet the ANCC and
AANP certification competencies.

Required Courses:

All courses are offered on-line. On-campus visits are not required. High-speed Internet access is required.

Application Instructions:

Fees & Expenses:

Nursing students pay the same University fees as other
students, including online education delivery fees. Other expenses specific to the program include books,
supplies/equipment, name pin, special test fees, and a clinical/program fee attached to designated courses. Students are
responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical and practicum experiences.

Financial Aid & Assistance:

Graduate students may be eligible for federal student loans if they are
admitted into graduate degrees (or first-time teacher certification programs) and meet other eligibility requirements. Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Private alternative loans can help students pay college expenses that may not be covered by federal loan programs or other financial aid. For more information, visit
financial aid.

Indiana State Online Students Residing Outside of Indiana: Each of the states has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions
offering online degrees. While Indiana State University endeavors to offer all of its programs to as wide an
audience as possible, all ISU online programs may not be available in all states. Currently, online programs are
not offered in the state of Massachusetts. To check the status of programs available in a particular
state, visit program availability.

The Graduate Catalog and
Undergraduate Catalog of Indiana State University are the documents of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalogs supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.